WESTCHESTER TEEN IDOL 2016 AUDITIONS THIS SUNDAY AT IRVINGTON TOWN HALL

(September 21, 2016) – Auditions for Westchester Teen Idol 2016 will take place at the Irvington Town Hall Theatre on Sunday, September 25 from 11:00AM – 5:00PM. This is a singing competition for non-professional teens between the ages of 13-19. You do not need to live in Westchester County to audition. 25 finalists will be selected to compete at 7:30 pm

MAMALAMA TO HOST CD RELEASE EVENT OCTOBER 1 IN KINGSTON

(September 26, 2016) – Mamalama, self-described as “Otherworldly” in musical genre will be celebrating the release of their new album, Live from the Old Dutch Church. The music was recorded live last October in the sanctuary where the concert will be taking place (Old World With an intoxicating acoustic potion of harp and ethereal voice—driven by an eclectic mini- orchestra of

HONOR PRESENTS: TUNES IN THE VINES THIS SATURDAY TO HELP ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS IN NEED

(September 26, 2016) – HONOR, who has served Orange County’s most neediest residents since 1974 is pleased to present TUNES in the VINES on Saturday, October 1. The event will take place Saturday, October 1 from 1:00 – 5:00PM at Christopher Jacobs Winery at Pennings Vineyards (320 Crawford Street in Pine Bush. The event will include a great line-up of talented singers, songwriters, musicians

HUDSON VALLEY GARLIC FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

(September 27, 2016) – The Kiwanis Club of Saugerties presents the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival on October 1st – 6:00 pm) -2nd (10:00 am – 5:00 pm). The event will consist of a variety of chefs and lectures, vendors, local farmers, food, activities for kids and live music. Entertainment Line-up: Ian Flannigan http://ianflaniganmusic.com/ Annie and the Hedonist Folksy, wide range of acoustic

HAYES CARLL TO BRING GRAMMY-NOMINATED ROOTS-FOLK TO THE HUDSON VALLEY AT HELSINKI HUDSON

(October 3, 2016) – Grammy Award-nominated Texas singer-songwriter Hayes Carll brings his roots-oriented original songs to Club Helsinki Hudson on Thursday, December 29, at 8pm. Carll is equally known for his outspoken politically-infused rockers and his self-described “degenerate love songs.” His most recent album, “Lovers and Leavers,” came out earlier this year. As a songwriter, Carll was nominated for Best Country Song at the 2016

FREE CONCERT TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR FOLK MUSIC

(October 3, 2016) — The Hudson Valley music community will celebrate the opening of the American Center for Folk Music (ACFM) with a concert on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m., at Long Dock Park on Beacon’s waterfront. The performance will feature folk legends John McCutcheon, Tom Chapin and WC Handy Award winner Joe Louis Walker. Admission is free, but

MILLBROOK VINEYARDS & WINERY HOSTS 26TH ANNUAL HARVEST PARTY

(October 7, 2016) – Millbrook Vineyards & Winery (www.millbrookwine.com), the Hudson River Valley’s premier wine estate, will be holding its 26th Annual Harvest Party on Saturday, October 22nd from 12:00 to 4:30 PM. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery owner John Dyson and his wife, Kathe, held the first few Harvest Parties at their house, inviting friends to help them pick grapes and

EUGENE CHADBOURNE TO PERFORM IN A RARE HUDSON VALLEY PERFORMANCE ON 10/16/16 AT QUINN’S IN BEACON

(October 9, 2016) – On Sunday, October 16 at 8:00PM, Quinn’s in Beacon will present in a rare Hudson Valley appearance the legendary guitarist, banjoist, singer, writer, instrument builder and postmodern troubadour Eugene Chadbourne. A prolific recording artist with over 200 recordings to his name, and a past collaborator with a wide variety of artists ranging from John Zorn to

MARTINA MCBRIDE BENEFIT CONCERT FOR DANA’S ANGELS RESEARCH TRUST (DART) NOVEMBER 11 AT THE STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS

(October 23, 2016) – On Friday, November 11 the Stamford Center For The Arts will host a benefit concert featuring Grammy nominee Martina McBride to raise funding and awareness for Dana’s Angels Research Trust (DART). Multiple Grammy ® nominee Martina McBride has sold over 18 million albums to date, which includes 20 Top 10 singles and six #1 hits. On

13-YEAR OLD JAZZ PHENOM JOEY ALEXANDER BRINGS PIANO TRIO TO HELSINKI HUDSON

(October 25, 2016) – The phenomenal 13-year-old Bali-born jazz pianist Joey Alexander brings his trio to Club Helsinki Hudson on Friday, December 2, at 8pm. An extraordinary and uniquely gifted pianist from Bali, Joey Alexander marked his recording debut with the release of “My Favorite Things,” nominated as Best Instrumental Jazz Album for the 2016 Grammy Awards. Joey Alexander taught himself to play piano by listening with

NEWBURGH BREWING COMPANY TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL PINTS FOR PAWS – A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT PRECIOUS PAWS

(October 25, 2016) – On Sunday, November 6 Newburgh Brewing Company will host its third annual benefit to raise money for Precious Paws. The event will take place from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Cruise Control will perform a wide variety of covers. ABOUT PRECIOUS PAWS PRECIOUS PAWS, Inc. is a no-kill, 501(C)3 non-profit organization solely staffed by volunteers who are dedicated

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